West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded in 1991, this gallery exhibits the work of American and European artists making use of many different media, from painting to printmaking to…
Must-see attractions in New York
New York City
Making stunning use of a red-brick warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings, Pioneer Works hosts progressive, avant-garde temporary art exhibitions from…
Hudson Valley
The railroad-wealthy Vanderbilt family's summer 'cottage' is a beaux-arts spectacle, with most of the original furnishings. The exterior of the mansion…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The shape of a triangle, Sheridan Sq isn't much more than a few park benches and some trees surrounded by an old-fashioned wrought-iron gate. But its…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This neoclassical fountain is one of New York’s largest. It’s capped by the Angel of the Waters, who is supported by four cherubim. The fountain, created…
Catskills
A reconstructed log fort (not a military outpost) from the 1750s when English settlers and Lenape Indians coexisted in what was then wilderness territory…
Hudson Valley
The rich history of the Hudson River's activity is preserved at this museum located in a former warehouse on the waterfront in Kingston. In addition to…
Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse
New York
There have been lighthouses at the mouth of the Oswego River as it flows into Lake Ontario since 1822; the current one is the fourth iteration. In season,…
Children's Museum of Oswego (CMOO)
New York
Innovative games and activities in a colorful space make this a great activity for those traveling with little ones. The space isn't huge, but it's…
Catskills
No mind-altering substances are needed to get the trippy effect of laying on the floor and gazing up at the colorful patterns created by the world's…
Long Island
A half-mile of sun-kissed sands with numerous picnic tables, lifeguards on duty and at least two hotels with restaurant and bar services. It's known as…
Long Island
Robert Moses State Park, one small part of Fire Island accessible by car, lies at the westernmost end and features wide, soft-sand beaches with mellower…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Don’t be surprised if you spot some of New York’s top chefs prodding the produce here: Union Square’s green market is arguably the city’s most famous…
Finger Lakes
This modern winery, overlooking the northern end of Seneca Lake, focuses on dry vinifera varietals. For an extra $2 you can add chocolates to your wine…
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum
Catskills
WAAM has been supporting artists working in the Catskills since 1919. Exhibitions in its several galleries include historic pieces as well as current…
Hudson Valley
A half-mile riverfront esplanade offers phenomenal views of the wide Hudson River, the triangular cable webs of the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge spanning…
Finger Lakes
In business since 1974, this is one of the region's pioneer wineries, run by three generations of the Lucas family. It can easily be visited from Ithaca,…
The Adirondacks
This remarkable gathering of art was amassed by local newspaper heiress Charlotte Pryun Hyde. In her rambling Florentine renaissance mansion in Glens…
Staten Island
A one-off among Staten Island's many scrap-metal yards, visionary metalsmith Lenny Prince shapes old car parts into sculptures of Transformers, Chinese…
The Adirondacks
There are enough antique cars on display at this massive museum on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa State Park to excite even the most casual automobile…
The Adirondacks
Covering 90 acres of central Albany, this beautifully landscaped park includes a lake, formal gardens, basketball and tennis courts and a playground. It's…
Crown Point State Historic Site
The Adirondacks
The ruins of two major 18th-century forts, the British Crown Point and the French St Frederic, occupy a dramatic promontory where Lake Champlain narrows…
Long Island
One of the newer kids on the North Fork wine block, yet already producing award-winning vintages. You'll be as wowed by the scenery – it's the only local…
Long Island
Producing wine since 1980, Pugliese does especially nice sparkling varieties.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Museum of African Art
New York City
Art and cultural artefacts from 40 different African countries are displayed within this neighborhood museum, including ritual headdresses, fertility…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
International works dot the walls at the Gagosian. The ever-revolving exhibits feature the work of greats such as Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel…
Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum
Buffalo
The highlight of this museum is a copper-roofed gas filling station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1927 for Buffalo, but never actually built…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Opened to the public in 2018, five-acre Domino Park has a riverside walkway with big Manhattan views and a playground styled like big metal pipes –…
Finger Lakes
Devoted to sustainable agriculture, this vineyard likes to experiment with obscure red varietals from cooler European regions, such as Teroldego and…
Long Island
Established in 1978, this is one of the oldest North Fork wineries, and still one of the more eclectic, focusing on European-style wines. The sparkling…
Long Island
This estate prides itself on sustainable production practices. A gorgeous tasting room is a repurposed potato barn and serves charcuterie and artisanal…
Sri Lankan Arts & Cultural Museum
Staten Island
Art and artefacts from Sri Lanka are assembled inside the first Sri Lankan museum outside of the country. It was founded by Julia Wijesinghe, daughter of…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This Parisian-style promenade – allegedly the only straight line in Central Park – lined with rare North American elms, is flanked by statues of literati…
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Hudson Valley
This 22,275-acre park is popular in summer for rock climbing and in winter for snowshoeing. The park's center is a clear mountain lake, often either ice…
Finger Lakes
Named after the farmer who founded the original orchards and vineyards here in 1852, this wine-making operation has been in business since 1985 and has…
Hudson Valley
Some 8000 acres of land held in private trust, with trails and other services maintained with visitor fees. This is home to some of the best rock climbing…
Hudson Valley
This museum, a short drive north of the center of Rhinebeck, has a collection of vintage planes and other related vehicles and artifacts that date back to…
Finger Lakes
Downtown Ithaca is connected to Cornell's campus by the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, which winds its way past cascading falls. Join it near the First Church…
New York
This small museum has warehoused all kinds of photography and writing about the islands dating from the 1800s. There are also rotating exhibits of local…
Catskills
This gallery has an outstanding collection of Americana, including portraits of the town's founding father, William Cooper, and his sixth son, the…
